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Dobbins Heights partners with developers, nonprofit to address town’s needs
DOBBINS HEIGHTS — The Town of Dobbins Heights last week agreed to move forward with two long-term projects that could reshape the community for years to come.
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Commissioners approve agreement with cities to put lawsuit on hold, discuss solutions
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a tolling agreement with Hamlet and Rockingham which puts mediation on hold for six months while the three government entities discuss a solution to the dispute over the sales tax distribution method.
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Health Director Tommy Jarrell to retire
ROCKINGHAM — Tommy Jarrell, director of the Richmond County Health Department, will retire after a year of battling the COVID-19 pandemic locally while maintaining the department’s other functions.
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Wadesboro-native, die-hard Alabama fan passes
WADESBORO — An Alabama super-fan and Wadesboro native passed away suddenly on Friday, April 2, shocking the nation and bringing up concern of a potential COVID-related death.
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Virtual learning worsened problems
WADESBORO — A full year has passed since students were forced to adapt to virtual classes and, as classrooms start returning to normal capacity, the Anson County School District is seeing the effects of the unfamiliar virtual months through deprivation numbers, absenteeism and the number of students in danger of failing.
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County reveals 5-year economic development plan
WADESBORO — An ambitious five-year strategic plan for Anson County has been revealed and approved during the Anson Economic Development Partnership’s annual meeting on March 18.
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Anson High grows agriculture program
WADESBORO — After a high teacher turnover rate in the agriculture department at Anson High School, Dana Wood stepped up to revitalize the program at a national level.
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Community basketball tournament on April 3
WADESBORO — Community members and law enforcement are teaming up for the first annual first responders vs. community basketball tournament and cookout at Harvest Ministries.
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Wadesboro passes ordinance to limit electronic gaming
WADESBORO — The Wadesboro Town Council passed a new ordinance on March 13 to address the excessive gaming businesses popping up within city limits.
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New putt putt and arcade to open in Rockingham
ROCKINGHAM — For 20 years, Justin Randleman has wanted to own and operate his own arcade. Now, he’s finally getting that chance.
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Depot to begin reopening
HAMLET — Almost exactly a year to the day that the U.S. declared COVID-19 a national emergency and forced the Hamlet Depot & Museums — along with nearly every other local attraction — to close to visitors, the Depot will begin its light reopening.
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Officer put on paid leave pending investigation into use of ‘OK’ symbol in photo
WADESBORO — A Wadesboro police officer has been placed on administrative leave with pay while the department is investigating the intent behind him displaying the “OK” hand sign in a photo, which has become known as a signifier of white supremacist sentiments online in recent years.